Posted this super shitty phone pic on my instagram, 634LB after a quick soak:

They were stiff and crispy, but yielded really quick. I've used them for a day or so and they're already somewhat comfortable (also due to the fit, which is super nice).

Ordered! Was on the fence with 31 or 32 but went with 32. Hopefully it works out.

Was originally going to go with IHs in 1955 (because of the taper) but the duck won me over. Really unique.

My previous pair of IH:s were a pair of IH-666S in sz 32. The waist was perfect, but they ended up being too tight in the top block all around. Ended up having to sell them, and I've been looking awhile for a good replacement. These should fit the bill.

I've looked into these and the 21oz version, figure one of them will be my next pair (and since Volls has these, I'm super tempted). However, I'd like some advice on sizing, would going with 32 sound reasonable?

Nice! They fit you a lot better than they did fit me, looks good!

Those are the New Balance x Nonnative 997's from 2012. They're actually a hybrid between 997 and 998, which makes sense considering those are quite possibly the best of the 99x series. Still, I remember hesitating to cop them when they were released, due to their high price.

Which was obviously a mistake, as they were sold out soon after and have afterwards become one of the more legendary NB collabs.

http://www.complex.com/sneakers/2012/12/best-of-2012-the-nonnative-x-new-balance-997-8-sneaker-of-the-year

^Extremely jelly.

Those are one of the best ever. Perfect colorway.

Two more takers (I'd be definitely in and one other dude has said that might be also) for these in black waxed flesh? Come on ppl, this would be a kickass makeup and one very rarely sees Viberg short shifts outside of Japan.

I'm open to suggestions about the sole. Could go with that (cat's paw, I believe) but I think these'd go well with a more rugged, year-round sole too.

Black waxed flesh would look good too though! Maybe a good compromise?

I think the short shift is a 8" boot.

I'd be ok with some other sole perhaps (but think the one on the lower boot looks absolutely gorgeous), but unfortunately I'm only really interested in a rough out short shift boot. Preferably in black, but not necessarily.

How about these:

with this sole:

?